Surf Forecasts:
Costeño Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costeño Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costeño Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Costeño Beach for the next couple of weeks.
First off, the start is a bit of a snoozer. We’re looking at small waves, 3ft and under, from the NE with short periods around 7 to 8 seconds. The energy’s weak to moderate. The water’s a warm 83°, which is spot on for this time of year. Nothing to rush out for.
The first real standout hits on Tuesday, September 8th. The swell jumps up to 7ft to 8ft from the NE, with moderate to strong energy readings. That’s a serious bump in size. The catch? The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The short period (7-8 seconds) means it won’t have that clean, lined-up feel. This is expert territory – over 8ft, it’s for the brave.
Your best bet for clean waves comes on Friday, September 11th in the afternoon. Glassy calm winds, a solid 6ft NE swell with moderate energy (424). The direction is right where this break likes it. That’s the session to aim for – clean, punchy, and not too crazy.
After that, the second week fades. Saturday the 12th afternoon has clean offshore wind from the SSW and a 5ft swell. Sunday the 13th morning is also looking glassy with a 5ft swell. By the 16th, it’s back to small and weak.
If you’re picking your moment, Friday the 11th afternoon is the cleanest of the bigger swells. The 8th to the 9th has the biggest surf, but the wind’s messin’ with it. Crowds can show up sometimes, so plan accordingly.
That’s the rundown.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 88 | 169 | 100 | 89 | 277 | 109 | 97 | 301 | 116 | 124 | 327 | 145 | 120 | 318 | 169 | 115 | 221 | 125 | 138 | 507 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross | on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:01AM0.10m | 3:56PM0.32m | 4:39AM0.08m | 4:53PM0.35m | 5:59AM0.07m | 5:48PM0.37m | 6:49AM0.07m | 6:41PM0.38m | 7:34AM0.09m | 7:31PM0.39m | 8:17AM0.11m | 8:19PM0.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:33PM0.09m | 7:21AM0.08m | 00:34AM0.05m | 8:18AM0.06m | 1:20AM0.03m | 9:25AM0.05m | 2:02AM0.01m | 10:36AM0.05m | 2:40AM0.01m | 11:41AM0.04m | 3:17AM0.02m | 12:43PM0.05m | 3:51AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — |
| kJ | 88 | 169 | 18 | — | 277 | — | — | 301 | — | — | — | — | — | 211 | 169 | 115 | 221 | 125 | 138 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 100 | 89 | — | 109 | 97 | — | 116 | 124 | 327 | 145 | 120 | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | 507 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 119 | 8 | 0 | 119 | 625 | 8 | 119 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 625 | 1 |
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